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All Scripture Sermon

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

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This sermon is just selected passages from the Scripture.

All Scripture Sermon INTRODUCTION: I believe one of our Greatest Blessings is the written word of God. It is through this written word that we find the answers to the questions of life, how to please God, and how to find true peace and happiness. Today the sermon will focus totally on what the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Impotent Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

based on 48 ratings

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Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Who Gets In?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

based on 144 ratings

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Making sure we are ready to enter heaven is probably as important as anything in life

A man was stranded in the desert. As he crawled across the burning sand, dying of thirst, he encountered a necktie salesman. "Can I interest you in a nice new tie?" the salesman asked. "Are you crazy?" the man gasped. "I'm dying of thirst and you want to sell me a necktie?" The salesman shrugged ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Rest Of The Package

Contributed by Daniel Richter on May 15, 2008

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Jesus as our Everlasting Father & Prince of Peace...

The Rest of the Package December 30th, 2007 Beartown Road Alliance Church We began our Christmas series three weeks ago as December was just beginning and Christmas still seemed like it was a good ways off in to the distance. Now, December has come and gone, Christmas has come and gone, and after ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Thourougly Blessed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

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2nd in the Ephesians series continuing with the theme of God's blessing on believers.

Ephesians Series #2 “Thoroughly Blessed” REVIEW This letter to the believing saints living in Ephesus is a foundational book. It focuses on the identity, privilege and responsibility of the Church. Greetings I. Our Wealth and Worth in Christ 1-3 II. Our Walk and Work with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"In Defense Of The Older Son"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Sep 8, 2006

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We don’t usually hear much about the older son, but hey, he had a right to be miffed! Didn’t he...?

(A backwards glance at the parable of the Prodigal) 22 “But the father said to his slaves, ‘Quickly bring out the best robe and put it on him, and put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet; 23 and bring the fattened calf, kill it, and let us eat and celebrate; 24 for this son of mine was dead ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Orthodox

Jesus Finds Lost Things! (The Lost Son) Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 15, 2015

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This is the third of a three part sermon series I preached during our Month of Missions emphasis. In this particular sermon we considered how the son represents those who willingly and knowingly wander away from God.

MAIN TEXT - Luke 15:11-32 Over the last couple weeks I have attempted to make a case for us to develop a HEART for MISSIONS – especially here in our “Month of Missions!” In that, I have made it expressly clear that it is all about having a heart that reflects God’s heart! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Other

8 Steps To Spiritual Living

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 29, 2014

based on 3 ratings

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This was a Bible Class lesson I taught on how to live a spiritual life. The 8 steps to spiritual living

8 Steps to Spiritual Living By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Isaiah 28:9-10 “Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Apostolic

How To Withstand In The Storms Of Life Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Aug 12, 2013

based on 24 ratings

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“Therefore everyone who hears these words of mine and puts them into practice is like a wise man who built his house on the rock.The rain came down, the streams rose, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, ...Matthew 7:24-25

How to Withstand in the Storms of Life How do you act when unexpected circumstances arise? Are you calm and confident or do you fearful and panic? A confident response is originated from a calm and clean heart. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and confidence shall be your strength.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Psalm Of The King

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Oct 30, 2012

based on 8 ratings

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"The Psalm of the King" is an exposition of Psalm 2, a Royal Psalm that declares Jesus reigns over heaven and earth. Psalm 2 declares the unimpeachable authority of Jesus Christ in four movements.

THE PSALM OF THE KING Psalm 2 Psalm 2 is closely connected to Psalm 1. Both Jewish and Christian traditions indicate they were once considered one psalm. The two are separate psalms in our Bibles. Yet they stand together as the introduction to the Psalms. In a real sense, these two psalms seem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Precious Promises Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 5, 2014

based on 5 ratings

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Here we are challenged to take full advantage of the divine power & promises of God. Peter then gives us the specific steps to follow so that we may be victorious through Jesus Christ.

2 PETER 1: 3-8 [Our Precious Faith Series] PRECIOUS PROMISES Peter begins his teaching by reminding them and us of the basics of authentic Christianity. If we continue to live by the divine power which God has given to us, and if we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Listen To Your Heart Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on May 16, 2012

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Today in our passage of Scripture we’re going to see Jesus giving us a choice on how we’re going to live our lives. He lets us know that we can make a deal w/Him and have some guarantees in this life or we can choose to go thru another door in life that

“Listen to Your Heart” John 10: 7-10 October 9, 2011 Intro: A # of years ago there was a game show on TV called “Let’s Make A Deal.” The host would come out and go into the audience and offer cash to a person. He’d tell them, “You can keep this cash ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Writing On Your Wall? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 24, 2012

based on 24 ratings

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God has spoken to us in many ways, but most importantly through His Son and through His word. Even today though, God uses all kinds of ways to get our attention and speak to us to lead us to a growing faith in His Son and obedience to His word. In our S

What is the writing on your Wall? Daniel 5:1-31 God wants us to have faith during the silence God wants us to grow in Faith by Remembering God wants us to demonstrate faith in prosperity Intro Slide Good Morning. We have been going through the Book of Daniel and so far, we have met Daniel, his ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Obligation To Patience-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 4, 2011

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James declared/asserted that Christian’s are obligated to patience. Christians are obligated to practice patience. But Why are they obligated? Patience gives us the capacity for...

OUR OBLIGATION To PATIENCE-I—James 5:7-12 Need: I live a fast-paced life. I enjoy it! I like to get things done! People that take their time slow you down. Why should I be patient? Let’s go to church, get this thing done....head out....enjoy the day! Yeah, I love ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Resiliency Rooted In Hope

Contributed by Ian Hyde on Aug 1, 2019

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So many people feel more alone and alienated than ever before. In this sermon I discuss the grace of Christ which enables hope in the midst of struggle, and the practical tools necessary to build resilience in the face of hardship.

A RIDE THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS This weekend, as my family and I headed back through the mountains from District Assembly in Denver, we happened to pass a bike race with athletes peddling through the steep twists and turns leading to Wolf Creek Pass and I couldn’t help but marvel at the determination ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Nazarene

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